Sterling Heights Police K-9 officer Rich Heins tries to contain his emotions as he opens a present from his good friend Walt Garon, not shown, who retired from the department. Todd McInturf, The Detroit News

Chase poses for photographers in front of retirement gifts, which include a fire hydrant from the Sterling Heights Fire Department and Department of Public Works, a painting from the officers of his training group and a Heins Field K-9 Training Facility sign that will be displayed at the training facility at Baumgartner Park in the city. Todd McInturf, The Detroit News